LGBTQ

Rita Mae Brown at the Lambda Literary Awards in New York City in 2015.

7 Fascinating Facts About Rita Mae Brown

Rita Mae Brown wasn’t even 30 when her debut novel, 'Rubyfruit Jungle,' was published, but she had already made her mark in the realm of feminist and LGBTQ activism. Here’s what you should know.

11 Things You Should Know About Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde’s poems, speeches, and books helped write the future of feminism. Here are some facts about the woman behind the work.

A Same-Sex Penguin Couple Recently Welcomed a Chick at a New York Zoo

Elmer and Lima, two gay penguins who coupled up last fall, are now proud foster parents of a healthy baby chick.

Why Was June Chosen As LGBTQ Pride Month?

Answering “When is Pride Month?” takes one word: June. Why it’s June, on the other hand, is more of a short story.

10 Facts About the History of LGBTQ Pride Month

Since 1970, the LGBTQ community has marked June as Pride Month, in part to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in LGBTQ history when patrons of The Stonewall Inn fought back against a police raid.

Celebrate Pride Month With LEGO's "Everyone Is Awesome" Set

LEGO's latest Everyone Is Awesome set was designed specifically for Pride Month and commemorates the LGBTQIA+ community.

You Can Win a Luxury, Roundtrip First-Class Plane Ticket While Empowering LGBTQ+ Voters

You could win $20,000 toward a first-class, roundtrip plane ticket in the latest sweepstakes from Omaze.